•The commonest
problems of overnutrition are obesity, dietary sodium excess and biochemical excesses of retinol and iron. Solutions
require:
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•Personal Change and Responsibility
Dietary change to limit
obesity especially in children, the immobile or unwell
Personal measures to avoid an excess
of alcohol and sugar
Increased daily
exercise, sport and, for children, walking to school
Avoidance of excessive or
inappropriate use of nutritional supplements
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•Education Services
To improve general
educational level
To teach the basis of a healthy diet,
limiting intake of fats, sugar and alcohol
To instruct on basic
cooking skills and preparation of balanced meals
To inform of the likely consequences
of overnutrition across the age-groups
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•Health Services
Medical and dietetic
help to identify and treat: obesity with health problems, those with hypertension, liver or renal disease with
micronutrient excess
Medical help for those with mental or
alcohol problems
Dental services to improve oral
health and prevent loss of dental function